During the last few weeks I have been asked about an unidentified large bird of prey (Raptor) that has been seen in the Low Moor area. I saw the bird (A female Sparrow Hawk) about a week ago at distance whilst doing my vig-mig ( visible migration).
Now female Sparrow Hawks are larger than the males but I have to admit she is very large and possibly one of the biggest I have seen.
Thankfully though the other day she appeared over the watch point and flew directly overhead which sent panic amongst the local bird community, but give me a good photo opportunity.
